According to J.K. Rowling, all of Harry's grandparents (on both sides) were dead by the time he was born. This is why he was handed off to the Dursley home, where his life became very depressing for several years.

Why couldn't Harry stay with his Grandparents?

JK Rowling revealed in an interview (via Mugglenet) that both Harry's paternal and maternal Grandparents had died, leaving Aunt Petunia as Harry's only blood relative. Rowling explains, disposing of Harry's Grandparents was purely to provide a more interesting backstory for Harry.

Why wasn't Harry Potter raised by his Grandparents?

Harry's grandparents both maternal and paternal are dead. He has literally no other living relatives other than the Dursley's. If Lilys parents were alive that would be wonderful and Dumbledore would no doubt place Harry with them. If James's parens we're alive sorry Harry still has to go to the Dursley's.

Why didn't Harry Potter live with his parents?

Why wasn't Harry placed with the Potter family? Because even if the Potter family wasn't dead, it was the Evans family line which protected Harry from Voldemort, because it was Lily's sacrifice which protected Harry from Voldemort.

Does Harry ever meet his Grandparents?

Fleamont's and Euphemia's deaths also meant that they did not meet their grandson, Harry James Potter, who would be born on 31 July 1980, nor did they realise tragedy would befall the Potter family soon thereafter.

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Why didn't Remus adopt Harry?

As a single werewolf, it is understandable that Remus could not take care of Harry after his parents died. It's also possible he was not informed where Harry was placed and thus couldn't write to him in his early years at the Dursleys.

Why were Harry Potter's parents so rich?

The Potters' generational wealth is traced back to their ancestor, Linfred of Stinchcombe, who amassed a great fortune through his medicinal services and inventions of healing potions.

Why are there ghosts in Hogwarts but not Harry's parents?

Although they surely would have done whatever possible to remain in Harry's life, they had no reservations about giving up their own to save him from Voldemort. Since they demonstrated a lack of fear of death, they were immediately less likely to become ghosts.

Did Harry Potter ever see his parents again?

Through this acceptance, Harry stopped expecting his parents to appear, but they did arrive one more time in The Goblet of Fire from the connection between Voldemort and Harry's wands. The apparitions of Lily and James weren't actually ghosts or spirits, but they were considered "echoes" produced by Voldemort's wand.

Why is Hermione heir of Slytherin?

Her real parents were Daneel and Dean Novak, Pureblooded wizards. Turns out Daneel was Tom Riddles younger sister, Daneel Riddle. Of course, the Riddles were related to Salzar Slytherin himself, and this made Hermione the living heir of Slytherin.

What happened to Hermione's parents?

Several years later, however, Hermione was forced to alter her parents' memories and give them new identities as Wendell and Monica Wilkins, to protect them from the Death Eaters. After the Second Wizarding War ended, Hermione found Mr Granger and his wife in Australia and returned their memories.

Who is the most respected family in Harry Potter?

Is Harry's son a Slytherin?

It follows Albus Severus Potter, son of Harry Potter, who is now Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Magic. When Albus arrives at Hogwarts, he gets sorted into Slytherin, and fails to live up to his father's legacy, making him resentful of his father.

Why can't Harry be buried next to his mother?

UK law states that a coffin must be sealed if it is for internment above ground. Prince Harry revealed in his memoir Spare that although he wished to be buried alongside his mother, it was not deemed possible, so he has chosen to have his body laid to rest at Frogmore House.

How old was Lily Potter when she died?

When is Lily Potter's birthday? Lily J. Potter, Harry Potter's mother, was born on 30th January 1960. This made her 21 years old when she was killed by Voldemort on 31st October 1981.

Why is Nearly Headless Nick a ghost?

Post-mortem. Sir Nicholas chose to linger as a ghost rather than "go on", because, by his own admission, he feared death. He became the resident ghost of Gryffindor Tower at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and would spend his life after death there.

Why did Moaning Myrtle become a ghost?

Myrtle Warren was once a Hogwarts student, but after her untimely death, she stayed back as a spirit to eternally haunt the second-floor girls' bathroom. Myrtle had a hard time at Hogwarts, and was frequently bullied. Prone to wailing morosely, the ghost became known informally as Moaning Myrtle.

Why is Nearly Headless Nick the ghost of Gryffindor?

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He was originally born in the 15th century to a family of nobles, which he left at the age of 11 to attend Hogwarts. He was sorted into Gryffindor – the house that, hundreds of years later, he would go on to represent as house ghost.

How are Lily and James so rich?

The Potter family got its wealth, in part, due to Fleamont Potter's Sleekeazy's Hair Potion, which was said to tame "even the most bothersome" hair, according to Wizarding World. The potion was wildly popular and quadrupled the family fortune.

Why didn't Harry give the Weasleys money?

This idea was incredibly embarrassing to him since Ron vehemently did not want to be cared for by his rich and famous best friend. This is precisely why Harry never tried to give the Weasleys money or give Ron lavish gifts - they didn't want pity.

Who is Harry Potter's favorite child?

Going by the original Canon it seems Harry doesn't have a favorite and likes them equally but identifies with Albus more. Probably. He named his firstborn after the men he loved most (though he never loved James as he was, rather the idea he had of James.)

Why did Remus not want to marry Tonks?

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At the end of the book, it is revealed that Nymphadora Tonks has fallen in love with Remus, who is much older than her. He resisted becoming involved with her because of the risks from his being a werewolf, and he said he is, "too old, too poor, and too dangerous," for her.

Why didn't Lupin get a Muggle job?

Remus couldn't find a job in the Wizarding world due to being a werewolf.

Why did Remus abandon Tonks?

Shortly after the wedding, Tonks and Remus split up. Remus feared for the child Tonks was carrying, worried that the child would be a werewolf like him. All of his old fears over his relationship with Tonks resurfaced, and he withdrew from her rather than hurt her. Tonks moved back in with her parents.